Chris Heath
About Chris Heath
Chris Heath is a Senior Technician at Arup with extensive experience in civil engineering and project management, having worked on significant international projects and specializing in flood risk assessments and drainage design.
Title and Current Position
Chris Heath holds the position of Senior Technician at Arup. He has been with Arup since 2000. Over the years, Heath has played a crucial role in various projects by leveraging his engineering expertise and technical acumen.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role, Chris Heath has gathered substantial experience working in various engineering capacities. He worked at British Waterways as an Engineering Technician and later as a CAD Systems Engineer from 1997 to 2000 in Leeds, United Kingdom. He also served as an Engineering Technician at Rofe, Kennard & Lapworth from 1995 to 1997 in York, United Kingdom. Earlier in his career, he was an Engineering Technician at the National Rivers Authority from 1992 to 1995 in Darlington and York, and a Technical Assistant at North Yorkshire County Council from 1990 to 1992 in Northallerton.
Education and Expertise
Chris Heath pursued HNC Civil Engineering Studies at the University of Teesside from 1993 to 1995. Prior to that, he attended John Cleveland College, Hinckley from 1985 to 1989. His educational background laid the groundwork for his extensive experience in civil engineering and technical roles.
International Projects
Chris Heath has been involved in significant international projects, such as the Doha Education City Stormwater outfalls and the Lusail Stadium and Precinct for Qatar 2022. He also contributed to the NYC MTA Flood Mitigation Project, addressing flood risk management in New York City, and participated in the infrastructure overlay design for drainage at Lima 2019. Additionally, Heath played a role in the Msheireb Downtown Doha project, a mixed-use development with multi-level basements.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
Chris Heath utilizes Revit for internal under-slab drainage design, showcasing his proficiency in advanced design software. He conducts Flood Risk Assessments in accordance with PPG25, PPS25, and the NPPF, indicating a strong understanding of UK planning policy frameworks. Moreover, Heath was seconded to the Northumbrian Water Investment Delivery team, where he focused on pre-feasibility reports concerning sewage flooding, including initial investigations and hydraulic modelling.